CMHA now provide a diverse range of services with the aim of serving Chinese people who suffer from mental health related issues and problems. We also provide support for their carers whom may not be familiar with all the nuances of traditional Chinese culture.

Such is our growing scope of influence; we now operate at local, regional and nationals levels. As different people have a variety of needs, our services cater to all ages and social – economic demographics, this includes young children and teenagers, to adults and older people.

We also hope that we can:

  • Safeguard and maintain the mental well-being of Chinese people in the UK
  • Lobby for better mental health services for Chinese people in the UK
  • Alleviate the stigmas and prejudices associated with mental health issues amongst the Chinese community in the United Kingdom
  • Improve the quality of life amongst Chinese users and their carers
  • Help users' access services that are already provided through statutory and voluntary organisations
  • Raise further awareness on Chinese mental health issues amongst mainstream service providers
  • Most importantly, to be the patient and caring voice for people suffering in life

 

Volunteering

The Chinese community is small and dispersed across the United Kingdom, so CMHA are always looking for extra help in a whole variety of areas. Volunteering is not only fulfilling, it can be fun and rewarding.

We are currently recruiting volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds. The positions that volunteers were involved in include:

  • Marketing/PR – Assist in planning and implementing marketing plan for the youth project and other health promotion events
  • Graphic Design – Assist in designing marketing materials (print and online) for the youth project and other coming up health promotion events
  • Website Design – Assist in setting up and maintaining the website for various projects
  • Event Management - Assist in organising health promotion events
  • Copy Writer – Preparing marketing and PR material for the project and other health promotion events
  • Community Project Assistant – Assist in organising community projects, we also welcome students with psychology/social work/ creative arts background to join us
  • Administration – Delivering administrative support to the various projects